obituaries

Jerry L. Centner

Jerry L. Centner

Sep 21, 2016

Jerry L. Centner (April 5, 1944 - September 21, 2016) 72 years, Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Susan (nee Zimecki).  Loving father of Lee and Mark.  Dear friend of Bill W. for 40 years.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at the Lutheran Church...

Laura A. Hruska

Laura A. Hruska

Sep 17, 2016

  Laura A. Hruska, 27 years, suddenly.  Beloved daughter of Elaine (nee Ratajczak) and the late Joseph J.  Loving sister of Gina (Eric) Woolwine, Sara, and Michelle.  Cherished aunt of Grace, Avery, Luke, and Leo.  Dear niece of many aunts and uncles. Devoted friend to many.  Visitation Sunday, September 25th from 2-6 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Louis George Rekash

Louis George Rekash

Sep 17, 2016

Louis G. Rekash, 68 years, of Oak Forest. United States Army, 1st Cavalry Division, combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Husband of Myrtle, nee Boyer. Father of Shelly (Rick) Baisa and Jonathan (Vanessa). Grandfather of Gavin, Keegan & Chloe Baisa and Noah, Elijah, & Joshua Rekash. Memorial Service to be held Thursday, September 22 from 5-9 P.M. at...

Curtis Michael Gearen

Curtis Michael Gearen

Sep 15, 2016

Curtis Michael Gearen of Blue Island, IL passed away at age 56, on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL, son of the late Caryl Kuhenbeaker and Joseph Gearen, Step-son of Charles Kuhenbeaker, brother to Paula Roe (Gearen) and Gregory Gearen. Grave site burial to be held Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 12:00 noon, at...

Arthur J. Mathis Sr.

Arthur J. Mathis Sr.

Sep 4, 2016

Arthur J. Mathis Sr., 86 years old of Crestwood.  Beloved husband Joan, nee Srok.  Loving father of Wayne K. Baran, Arthur J. Mathis Jr., Dawn M (Gary) Tuccori, and James L. Mathis.  Cherished grandfather of 5 and one great-grandchild on the way. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Thursday 10:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Helen T. (Metelinas)  Timmel

Helen T. (Metelinas) Timmel

Sep 1, 2016

Helen Timmel, nee Metelinas, 95 years old of Palos Heights.  Beloved wife of the late Charles J.  Loving mother of Charles E. (Judy), James A. (Angela), and the late Elaine Murcia.  Loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 11.  Visitation Tuesday 9 A.M. until time of prayers at 10:15 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Victor G. Mata

Victor G. Mata

Aug 23, 2016

Victor G. Mata, 22 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of Ramon and Lilian.  Loving father of Sofia, Victor Jr., and Nathaniel.  Dear brother of Jessica and Alexandra.  Cherished significant other of Paulina Sanchez.  Loved dearly by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Visitation Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Thursday, 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

Edward H. Cygan

Edward H. Cygan

Aug 15, 2016

Edward H. Cygan, Served 4 years in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Cowell, DD547. Beloved son of the late Albert and Rose. Loving brother of the late Helen (Chester) Pawela, Walter (Pauline), Mae (Henry) Slowinski, Joe (Sophie), Lillian (John) Kamm and Nettie (Al) Bajorek. Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Charlotte L. (Maertin)  Castleman

Charlotte L. (Maertin) Castleman

Aug 10, 2016

Charlotte L. Castleman, nee Maertin, 103 years.  Beloved wife of the late Willis J. McAley who passed away in 1967.  Loving mother of Patricia (the late Ralph) Niemin and the late Joseph (Retha) McAley, Daniel McAley, and Winifred (the late James).  Cherished grandmother of 16, great-grandmother to many, and great-great-grandmother of 1.  Visitation Friday, August 12th, from 9:00...

Helen A. Denlinger

Helen A. Denlinger

Aug 9, 2016

Helen A. Denlinger, 76 years of Palos Heights. Visitation Monday, August 15, 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday August 16 at 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.  Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park.  Info:  (708)824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Marianne P. Mcgarr

Marianne P. Mcgarr

Aug 7, 2016

Marianne P. McGarr.  Beloved wife of the late Clyde McGarr (2007).  Loving mother of Susan (Chuck) Costella and Sally (Richard) Hauther.  Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Lance) Martinez, Anthony (Allison) Costella, and John (Patti) Costella.  Devoted great-grandmother of Anthony Costella, Emily Costella, Tyler Costella, Samantha Costella, Nicholas Martinez, Ryan Martinez, and Anthony (Emily) Martinez.  Dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother...

Maciej Palys

Maciej Palys

Aug 7, 2016

Maciej "Mike" Palys, 92 years.  Beloved husband of Michalina for 70 years.  Loving father of Fred (Karen) and the late Stan (Irene). Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Jennifer (Ronald) Leonard, and Kevin.  Devoted great-grandfather of Tiffany and Brooklyn.  Fond brother of Walter (the late Genevieve) and many others.  Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4-8 P.M. ...

Shirley A. (Mikulecky)  Valla

Shirley A. (Mikulecky) Valla

Aug 6, 2016

Shirley A. Valla, nee Mikulecky.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas J.  Devoted mother of James (Connie), Ken (Nancy), and Nancy (Steve) Yuan.  Cherished grandmother of Nick, Jamie, Allison, Kristin, Sharon, Megan, and Stephy.  Fond sister in law of Joan (Phil) Baratta.  Dear aunt of Pamela (Judd), Kimberly (Scotty), and Robert (Kim) and great-aunt of Christopher, Tyler, Ryan,...

Jean Jerabek

Jean Jerabek

Aug 2, 2016

Jean Jerabek, nee Cadman, 76 years, Beloved wife of Ed. Loving mother of Edward (Andréa), Gary (Amy), and Jori (Joe).  Cherished grandmother of Kyle and Jayce.  Fond sister of Janet, Nancy, and Patsy.  Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Friday 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic...

Barbara (Apel)  Dougan

Barbara (Apel) Dougan

Jul 26, 2016

Barbara Dougan, nee Apel.  81 years. Beloved wife of Francis.  Loving mother of Linda (Stuart) Fisher, Nita (Jeff) Hunter, Theresa Reherman, Andrea (Steven) Soto, and Lisa Bencic.  Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 2.  Dear sister of Kenneth Apel.  Visitation Friday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral service Saturday 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Rimas "Ray" I. Kasperas

Rimas "Ray" I. Kasperas

Jul 23, 2016

Rimas "Ray" Kasperas, 55 years of age, suddenly, resident of Crestwood.  Beloved husband of Therese, nee McNicholas/King.  Dear stepfather of Heather (Patrick) Jaycox and Ryan (Kelly) King.  Loving grandfather of Sean, Kevin, Brenden, Kaitlin, and Matthew.  Cherished son of Aldona and the late Aleksas.  Fond brother of Linas (Georgia) Kasperas.  Dear uncle of Dena and friend of many. ...

Frank A. Scaccia

Frank A. Scaccia

Jul 19, 2016

Frank A. Scaccia, 64 years of Crestwood. Former husband of Kimberly (Eric Reicher).  Loving father of Tiffany Scaccia, Matthew Scaccia, Danielle (Dan Matys) Scaccia, and Michael Scaccia.  Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Zachary, Alex, Anthony, and Penelope.  Visitation Saturday 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to...

Catherine C. (Ciamprone)  Bonomo

Catherine C. (Ciamprone) Bonomo

Jul 18, 2016

Catherine C. Bonomo, nee Ciamprone, 98 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Loving mother of Therese L.  Dear sister of the late Dominick (Artie) Ciamprone, Russell (Catherine) Ciamprone, Rose (Florian) Botica, Fred (Christine) Scorza, and Louise (John) Regan.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Friday 10 A.M. from the Becvar &...

Jack Foster Jr.

Jack Foster Jr.

Jul 1, 2016

Jack Foster Jr, 56 years of Palos Heights.  Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Salamone.  Loving father of Rachael and Jessica.  Cherished brother of Marsha Wojewnik and Laurie Jeffery.  Dear son of Jack Sr. and Joyce.  Visitation Wednesday, July 6, from 4 P.M. until time of service 8 P.M.  Interment private.  (708)824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Donna Thulis

Donna Thulis

Jun 30, 2016

Donna Thulis, nee Johnson. Beloved mother of Wendy Congemi and the late Sandra Demonbreun. Loving grandmother of Jesse, Nick, Rich, and Matthew and great-grandmother of Nicola and Jack.  Life partner of George Daker.  Fond sister of Ronald (Marge), Gordon (Christine), and Edward (Cindy) Johnson.  Visitation Tuesday 9 A.M. until time of service 12 noon at the Becvar & Son...

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